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Penzzen Family History

Penzzen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Lenzen, Bentzen, Jentzen, Penner, Penn, Menzies, Dennen, Punzel

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Where is the Penzzen family from?

You can see how Penzzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Penzzen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Penzzen families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Penzzen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Penzzen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Penzzen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Penzzen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Penzzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Penzzen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Penzzen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Penzzen. For the veterans among your Penzzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Penzzen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Penzzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Penzzen in 1977 was 71, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Penzzen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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